So, I got this itch, you know? Spring’s rollin’ around, and all I can think about is baseball. Specifically, New York Yankees preseason. Figured I’d try and snag some tickets, see the boys warm up before things get real serious.
First Steps – The Hunt Begins
First thing I did, like anyone else, I guess, was jump on the computer. Typed in “Yankees preseason tickets” or somethin’ like that. You get a bunch of sites, the official team one, those big ticket seller places, the whole nine yards. I started with the official Yankees page. Seemed like the smart move, right? Cut out the middleman.
Man, navigating that official site. They really push the season ticket packages, don’t they? Took me a bit to even find where they hide the single game preseason stuff. It’s like they almost don’t want you to just buy a couple of cheap seats for an early game. Everything’s geared towards the big spenders.
Finding the Games and Checking What’s Left
Eventually, I dug up the preseason schedule. Had to look at my own calendar, see what days I could actually make it to the stadium. Not as easy as it sounds when you’ve got stuff to do. Then, the real fun begins: seeing what tickets are actually available. I was looking for a few things:
- Decent sightlines, obviously. Don’t wanna be stuck behind a pole.
- A price that wouldn’t make my wallet cry.
- Hopefully, not too many seats already snatched up.
A lot of the good spots, even for preseason, sometimes get snapped up by season ticket holders or go quick. So, I also peeked at some of those resale marketplaces. You know the ones. Sometimes you find a deal, sometimes the prices are just nuts. It’s a gamble. You gotta be careful, make sure the site is legit. Heard stories, you know?
The Price Game and Actually Buying
This is where you gotta have patience. I was clickin’ back and forth. Section 400-and-something for this price, section 200-and-something for that price. Trying to find that sweet spot, decent view without breakin’ the bank. Preseason, after all. Don’t need to be right behind the dugout, though it’d be nice.
Found a couple of seats that looked alright. Price wasn’t gonna make me eat ramen for a week. So, I went for it. Clicked “buy” or whatever it was. Then you go through the whole process – name, email, address, your shoe size, probably. Okay, maybe not shoe size, but it feels like it. And then, the credit card details. Standard online shopping, really, but with more anticipation.
Oh, Those Lovely Fees
And just when you think you’re done, BAM! The fees. Service fees, facility fees, convenience fees, “just because we can” fees. It always adds a chunk on top of the ticket price. Never fails. You see one price, then by the time you’re checking out, it’s jumped up. Sneaky, very sneaky.
Got ‘Em! (Electronically, Of Course)
Anyway, after all that, the confirmation email finally popped up. Tickets secured! They’re all digital these days, mostly. Load ’em onto your phone. Guess it’s convenient. No paper tickets to lose, though I kinda miss having a physical stub as a souvenir. Call me old-fashioned. Just gotta remember to charge my phone before I head to the ballpark. Would be just my luck to have it die right at the gate.
So yeah, that was my little adventure grabbing some Yankees preseason tickets. Wasn’t exactly rocket science, but it took a bit of poking around. Now, just gotta wait for game day. Should be good to just be at the stadium, hear the crack of the bat, even if it’s just practice. Go Yanks!
